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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,697.97, 2,342.48 and 1,173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,697.97, 2,342.48 and 1,173.09 is: 1,618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,697.97 : 2,342.48 = 1,173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,697.97/2,342.48 = 1,173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,697.97x = 2,342.48 × 1,173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,697.97x = 2,747,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,934.00/1,697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.36

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